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South Australia's A-league football club set its sights north, as the club looks at ways of capturing an audience and finding future soccer stars in Central Australia. Adelaide United has struck a deal with the NT Government to play a series of home games in the outback over the next two years, and ...

The Soccer season begins in a few weeks and as part of their pre-season preparation the Adelaide United players have been in central Australia. The club has a deal with the Northern Territory Government to promote the sport in the top end and along the way unearth some potential stars of the future. ...

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Samantha Kerr is unquestionably one of the best women's soccer players in the world. Playing for the Matildas since she was just 15, her effortless and frequent wonder goals have made her a fan favourite. She was also a finalist for the 2017 FIFA World Female Player of the Year. Sam plays in both the ...

The Australian Socceroos have a new coach to take them to the Russia World Cup in June. Dutchman, Bert Van Marwijk takes up the post following Ange Postecoglou's departure. Marwijk previously coached the Netherlands to the World Cup Final in 2010. ...

Cheryl Salisbury is a pioneer of Australian womens football. Starting as a child playing with boys teams, Cheryl would go on to captain the Matildas over many years, playing at four World Cups and two Olympics. In September she was awarded Australias highest football honour, the Professional ...

Australia's soccer drama continues following the outcome of the Football Federation of Australia's (FFA) annual general meeting last week. The success of the day-night test in Adelaide is seeing renewed calls for a similar clash against India in the New Year. And Australia has thrashed England ...